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A sexy romp of a romantic comedy where payback is smoking hot and funny! Contains Bonus Features too!
Payback is a bitch, but in JUST ONE LOOK, a sexy romp of a romantic comedy, payback is smoking hot and funny!
What would you do if the gynecologist subbing for your regular doctor turned out to be your old high school crush? Successful psychologist Dr. Jennifer Monroe does what any normal, well-adjusted woman would do. She makes an excuse to send the doctor and nurse from the room, dives into her clothes, and flees!
Unfortunately, her running away makes conscientious Dr. Penrose conclude she has some kind of sexual hangup. He's determined to refer her to another doctor for her health's sake. If he can just talk to her, he'll suggest counseling for what he thinks are emotional problems.
Jennifer refuses to take his phone calls, and she plans to never see him again. After all, Dallas is a big city. What are the odds that she'd ever run into him again? Even money when Fate lends a hand.
When Jennifer and Matt meet at a charity gala, he earnestly urges her to seek professional help. Jennifer is incensed that he seems to think she's some frigid old maid. All the old high school resentment floods back, fueling her determination to teach him a lesson he won't soon forget.
You know what they say about payback! Well, this payback is a scorcher. Kids play doctor, but these doctors play seduction games. And they're playing for keeps.
Will Matt recognize Jennifer? Will Jennifer lure him into her bed? Seduction and sex can be pretty funny when both sides play dirty!
Originally print published, reviewers said this about Just One "Taking a cue from the Bard's A Comedy of Errors, the refreshing Ms. Reeves delights." (InPrint)
BONUS
Meet Joan Reeves
Excerpt from OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER by Joan Reeves
Excerpt from THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE by Joan Reeves
Excerpt from SPECIAL DELIVERY by Elaine Raco Chase
Excerpt from IN THE GARDEN OF TEMPTATION by Cynthia Wicklund
Collection of Woman's Perspective on Sex, Love, and Life
Payback is a bitch, but in JUST ONE LOOK, a sexy romp of a romantic comedy, payback is smoking hot and funny!
What would you do if the gynecologist subbing for your regular doctor turned out to be your old high school crush? Successful psychologist Dr. Jennifer Monroe does what any normal, well-adjusted woman would do. She makes an excuse to send the doctor and nurse from the room, dives into her clothes, and flees!
Unfortunately, her running away makes conscientious Dr. Penrose conclude she has some kind of sexual hangup. He's determined to refer her to another doctor for her health's sake. If he can just talk to her, he'll suggest counseling for what he thinks are emotional problems.
Jennifer refuses to take his phone calls, and she plans to never see him again. After all, Dallas is a big city. What are the odds that she'd ever run into him again? Even money when Fate lends a hand.
When Jennifer and Matt meet at a charity gala, he earnestly urges her to seek professional help. Jennifer is incensed that he seems to think she's some frigid old maid. All the old high school resentment floods back, fueling her determination to teach him a lesson he won't soon forget.
You know what they say about payback! Well, this payback is a scorcher. Kids play doctor, but these doctors play seduction games. And they're playing for keeps.
Will Matt recognize Jennifer? Will Jennifer lure him into her bed? Seduction and sex can be pretty funny when both sides play dirty!
Originally print published, reviewers said this about Just One "Taking a cue from the Bard's A Comedy of Errors, the refreshing Ms. Reeves delights." (InPrint)
BONUS
Meet Joan Reeves
Excerpt from OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER by Joan Reeves
Excerpt from THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE by Joan Reeves
Excerpt from SPECIAL DELIVERY by Elaine Raco Chase
Excerpt from IN THE GARDEN OF TEMPTATION by Cynthia Wicklund
Collection of Woman's Perspective on Sex, Love, and Life
148 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 1998
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About the author
Joan Reeves
75 books86 followersJoan Reeves is a New York Times and a USA Today bestselling author of Contemporary Romance. Her novels have been published in a half dozen languages, and her ebooks are available at most ebook sellers with audio book and print editions also available. Several of her books are available in French editions through her publisher in France.
Joan lives the philosophy that is the premise of all of her romance novels: "It's never too late to live happily ever after." She lives her happily ever after with her hero—her husband—in the Lone Star State.
When not writing romance—or nonfiction to share what she has learned in life—Joan divides her time between the hustle and bustle of Houston and a small house in the Texas Hill Country where she and her hero sit on the porch at night, look at the star-studded sky, and listen to the coyotes howl.
Joan lives the philosophy that is the premise of all of her romance novels: "It's never too late to live happily ever after." She lives her happily ever after with her hero—her husband—in the Lone Star State.
When not writing romance—or nonfiction to share what she has learned in life—Joan divides her time between the hustle and bustle of Houston and a small house in the Texas Hill Country where she and her hero sit on the porch at night, look at the star-studded sky, and listen to the coyotes howl.
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October 23, 2017
Just One Look is a cute romantic comedy written by author Joan Reeves. Thanks to NetGalley and Season Publishing for the complimentary copy.
February 24, 2013
C’est avec impatience que nous retrouvons ce mois-ci Joan Reeves qui nous avait régalées avec ses titres précédents. Malheureusement, ce livre ne nous a pas complètement emballées.
Tout débute lorsque Jennifer Monroe, psychologue, va consulter sa gynécologue. Reçue par le remplaçant de cette dernière, la jeune femme découvre, mortifiée, qu'il s'agit de son ancien amour de jeunesse, Matt Penrose. Imaginez la situation, assise sur la table d’auscultation, en blouse légère, vous vous retrouvez face à l’homme pour qui vous aviez un gros béguin et qui vous a brisé le cœur. Le saligaud ne vous reconnaît même pas et en plus, vous prend pour une folle ! Parce que bien sûr, dans une situation comme celle-ci, il est difficile de rester maître de soi et de ne pas paniquer.
Vous comprendrez que l’histoire (re)démarre fort entre nos deux héros et on aurait pu se laisser emporter par leurs aventures, mais pourtant, il y a un petit quelque chose qui coince pour nous faire apprécier pleinement la chose. Après le départ précipité de Jennifer, Matt pense qu’elle souffre d’un problème sexuel (un blocage) avec les hommes (il est mignon celui-là) et décide de l’aider à le surmonter, de manière tout à fait professionnelle. Comprenant qu’il la prend pour une vieille fille frigide, Jennifer voit rouge et choisit de se venger. La vengeance est un plat qui se mange apparemment chaud puisque Jennifer décide de l’allumer. Et quand après un rendez-vous, monsieur se rappelle qui elle est, c’est à son tour de lui rendre la monnaie de sa pièce et de laisser la jeune femme sur sa faim.
Si le début de l’histoire est plutôt amusant, l’enthousiasme s’essouffle à la fin du livre. On se retrouve à vouloir baffer l’héroïne et à rassurer ce pauvre Matt qui se laisse complètement aveugler par son désir : non toutes les femmes ne sont pas aussi folles que Jennifer.
L’héroïne, au fil du livre, devient de plus en plus étrange et a des réactions qui ne correspondent pas à ce qu’on attendrait d’une psychologue. Oui, elle retombe sur un amour de jeunesse et se sent vexée qu’il la pense frigide, mais leur petite guerre devient lassante et la scène de face à face finale où tout doit être expliqué pour qu’enfin les héros puissent se pardonner n’est pas vraiment crédible. Il manque certaines choses pour que l’ensemble du livre tienne la route. Malgré tout, cette courte histoire permet de passer deux heures plutôt sympathiques et il est certain qu’on lira le prochain livre de la dame.
Tout débute lorsque Jennifer Monroe, psychologue, va consulter sa gynécologue. Reçue par le remplaçant de cette dernière, la jeune femme découvre, mortifiée, qu'il s'agit de son ancien amour de jeunesse, Matt Penrose. Imaginez la situation, assise sur la table d’auscultation, en blouse légère, vous vous retrouvez face à l’homme pour qui vous aviez un gros béguin et qui vous a brisé le cœur. Le saligaud ne vous reconnaît même pas et en plus, vous prend pour une folle ! Parce que bien sûr, dans une situation comme celle-ci, il est difficile de rester maître de soi et de ne pas paniquer.
Vous comprendrez que l’histoire (re)démarre fort entre nos deux héros et on aurait pu se laisser emporter par leurs aventures, mais pourtant, il y a un petit quelque chose qui coince pour nous faire apprécier pleinement la chose. Après le départ précipité de Jennifer, Matt pense qu’elle souffre d’un problème sexuel (un blocage) avec les hommes (il est mignon celui-là) et décide de l’aider à le surmonter, de manière tout à fait professionnelle. Comprenant qu’il la prend pour une vieille fille frigide, Jennifer voit rouge et choisit de se venger. La vengeance est un plat qui se mange apparemment chaud puisque Jennifer décide de l’allumer. Et quand après un rendez-vous, monsieur se rappelle qui elle est, c’est à son tour de lui rendre la monnaie de sa pièce et de laisser la jeune femme sur sa faim.
Si le début de l’histoire est plutôt amusant, l’enthousiasme s’essouffle à la fin du livre. On se retrouve à vouloir baffer l’héroïne et à rassurer ce pauvre Matt qui se laisse complètement aveugler par son désir : non toutes les femmes ne sont pas aussi folles que Jennifer.
L’héroïne, au fil du livre, devient de plus en plus étrange et a des réactions qui ne correspondent pas à ce qu’on attendrait d’une psychologue. Oui, elle retombe sur un amour de jeunesse et se sent vexée qu’il la pense frigide, mais leur petite guerre devient lassante et la scène de face à face finale où tout doit être expliqué pour qu’enfin les héros puissent se pardonner n’est pas vraiment crédible. Il manque certaines choses pour que l’ensemble du livre tienne la route. Malgré tout, cette courte histoire permet de passer deux heures plutôt sympathiques et il est certain qu’on lira le prochain livre de la dame.
June 13, 2011
Seeing the cover, I was certain I was about to read an erotica book and marked it as such at first. Boy was I wrong. Somewhat. The main characters get up to some heavy teasing and sexual innuendo that will have the reader squirm and laugh out loud and want more.
Likable characters, witty banter, and well written makes this an easy book to fall in love with. And what pushes it "over the top" for me to near perfect, is that when the characters finally hook up, it isn't tacky, doesn't read like bad porn, and gives you just enough to leave something for the imagination.
Likable characters, witty banter, and well written makes this an easy book to fall in love with. And what pushes it "over the top" for me to near perfect, is that when the characters finally hook up, it isn't tacky, doesn't read like bad porn, and gives you just enough to leave something for the imagination.
November 9, 2015
this was a cute little read i really enjoyed it. It had me laughing outloud at one point
November 29, 2017
This is a funny story about a female psychologist Dr. Jennifer Monroe who goes for her gynecologist appointment and finds out that her regular doctor is on vacation. She will be seen by her doctor’s new doctor. Only that when she is told the name Penrose she dismisses it because her crush from high school had the same name but it could not be him. When he walks in and she recognizes him she grabs her cloths and flees the area. This now begins her avoiding his calls. That is until a charity ball and wouldn’t you know it he is there. Once he tracks her down and begins to talk to her she realizes that he still does not remembers her and he thinks that she has a sexual hang-up. Going with his story she asks for his help and to keep it hush, hush because she would not want her colleagues to find out. Here is when the story funny part begins to overtake and it really does become a comedy until you get towards the end. Overall this is a good book with good characters. I got this book from Netgalley.com I gave it 4 stars. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com
June 25, 2018
La situation de départ est assez drôle et avait du potentiel mais je n'ai pas beaucoup aimé le développement de l'histoire. Les personnages principaux ont des réactions ridicules. Exemples : lui qui ne la reconnais pas alors qu'elle est soi-disant son premier amour (mais elle à les cheveux plus courts, ça explique tout). Ou elle qui décide de se venger parce qu'elle l'a vu échanger quelques mots avec son voisin pervers et en déduit qu'ils s'apprécient (alors qu'elle n'a pas entendu un mot de la "conversation"). Quant aux personnages secondaires, ils sont envahissants, voire carrément agaçants dans le cas de la "meilleure amie". Dommage.
September 11, 2023
Matt and Jennifer
What a story ! Jennifer goeHs in for her OB-GYN after waiting for the new partner (he was running 1/2 hour late). She was waiting in her paper gown getting more impatient when walks in her high school crush. She can't talk finally she tells them she has to use the bathroom. Dr and nurse leave the room. She throws her clothes on and runs.
Again if only Jenny had told him. But revenge sounded good to her. After he finally remembered her. He figured two can play that game.
What a story ! Jennifer goeHs in for her OB-GYN after waiting for the new partner (he was running 1/2 hour late). She was waiting in her paper gown getting more impatient when walks in her high school crush. She can't talk finally she tells them she has to use the bathroom. Dr and nurse leave the room. She throws her clothes on and runs.
Again if only Jenny had told him. But revenge sounded good to her. After he finally remembered her. He figured two can play that game.
October 25, 2017
This was the first book that I have read by this author and I loved this book. It was romance, comedy, snarkiness, and just plan great all in one book. When Jennifer realizes that her crush from High school is her new gynecologist she takes of as soon as she can. What follows is nothing short of awesome. Thank you for allowing me to read this and write a review.
August 18, 2011
GOODREADS BOOK SYNOPSIS
Payback isn't a bitch -- it's smokin' hot and sexy in the romantic comedy JUST ONE LOOK!
What would you do if the gynecologist subbing for your regular doctor turned out to be your old high school crush? Successful psychologist Dr. Jennifer Monroe does what any normal, well-adjusted woman would do. She makes an excuse to send the doctor and nurse from the room, dives into her clothes, and flees!
Unfortunately, her running away makes conscientious Dr. Penrose conclude she has some kind of sexual hangup. He's determined to refer her to another doctor for her health's sake. If he can just talk to her, he'll suggest counseling for what he thinks are her "other" problems.
Jennifer refuses to take his phone calls, and she plans to never see him again. After all, Dallas is a big city. What are the odds that she'd ever run into him again? Even money when Fate lends a hand.
When Jennifer and Matt meet at a charity gala, he earnestly urges her to seek professional help. Jennifer is incensed that he seems to think she's some frigid old maid. All the old high school resentment floods back, fueling her determination to teach him a lesson he won't soon forget.
You know what they say about payback? Well, this payback is a scorcher!. Kids play doctor, but these doctors play seduction games. And they're playing for keeps.
Will Matt recognize Jennifer? Will Jennifer lure him into her bed? Seduction and sex can be pretty funny when both sides play dirty!
MY THOUGHTS
Joan Reeves took a look into the minds of two of the best male and female characters I have had the pleasure to meet and served up a very engaging match of wits in Just One Look that will not only make you smile at the lengths both Jennifer Monroe and Matt Penrose go to but it will make you sigh at the way the two finally get past their past. I do not want to spoil the story for anyone but who would think that two grown doctors, each who are well thought of in their respective professions, could be so caught up in juvenile behavior that turns into some sexy romps that are artfully humorous and at the same time very enticing!
For anyone looking for a new author in the genre of Contemporary Romance whose witty style will draw you in and keep you reading you need look no further. Joan Reeves is just what "the doctor ordered"!
March 11, 2014
Jennifer Monroe se retrouve face à son ex petit copain de lycée qui est devenu gynécologue. Situation on ne peut plus gênante surtout que Matt ne se souvient pas de Jennifer. Elle s'enfuit et lui croit qu'elle souffre d'un blocage sexuel. Il essaye donc de la revoir.
Et c'est à ce moment là que ça devient n'importe quoi. L'héroïne devient une nymphomane qui allume le héros tout en voulant lui faire croire qu'elle est frigide. Lui a de telles vapeurs qu'on se demande comment ça se fait qu'il a pas une nécrose de vous savez quoi.
D'une histoire sympathique et qui aurait pu être drôle, on se retrouve à regarder la décompensation d'une adolescente attardée qui a décidé de gagner (quoi, on se le demande à part une frustration pas possible) et d'un pauvre mec qui a un tel afflux de sang en dessous de sa ceinture qu'il en oublie de réfléchir.
Bref, je suis déçue et comme c'est la seconde fois, je laisse tomber cette auteure.
J'ai trouvé que l'histoire aurait pu avoir du potentiel mais l'auteure a mis trop de clichés pour que ça la rende plausible. De plus, l'histoire du quiproquo est poussée trop loin et à la fin, j'ai eu envie de refermer le livre en les laissant tomber.
Et c'est à ce moment là que ça devient n'importe quoi. L'héroïne devient une nymphomane qui allume le héros tout en voulant lui faire croire qu'elle est frigide. Lui a de telles vapeurs qu'on se demande comment ça se fait qu'il a pas une nécrose de vous savez quoi.
D'une histoire sympathique et qui aurait pu être drôle, on se retrouve à regarder la décompensation d'une adolescente attardée qui a décidé de gagner (quoi, on se le demande à part une frustration pas possible) et d'un pauvre mec qui a un tel afflux de sang en dessous de sa ceinture qu'il en oublie de réfléchir.
Bref, je suis déçue et comme c'est la seconde fois, je laisse tomber cette auteure.
J'ai trouvé que l'histoire aurait pu avoir du potentiel mais l'auteure a mis trop de clichés pour que ça la rende plausible. De plus, l'histoire du quiproquo est poussée trop loin et à la fin, j'ai eu envie de refermer le livre en les laissant tomber.
August 14, 2011
This is a short read with only 165 pages. The story is cute and the writing is good.. however I wonder why this woman who has been hiding from her school crush all of a sudden wants him to mentor her with her "sexual coldness". Of course it comes back to bite her, doesn't it always? And I think he end was a little pushed since when he realizes who she is (which is toward the end) he says she is the love of his life? Really you didn't even recognize her for weeks.. but it is a very sweet story and I will read more by Joan Reeves. It was a book I read in less than a day and wouldn't have minded if it was a little longer. It's a very light book so perfect for a day curled up on the couch or out on the beach. The only bad thing I have to say is who int he world designed the cover??? It doesn't fit at all and the guy on there is such a geek it's hard to place him as the hero of the story... but the rest is really good. ** it does look like the later cover is better than the book I read **
July 13, 2013
Je vais commencer par un coup de gueule, contre les éditions Milady qui nous prennent franchement pour des idiots. Ce roman coûte 6.60€ pour 279 pages, jusque là ça va, mais quand vous regardez la police d'écriture, ainsi que les marges, c'est simplement du foutage de gueule. En effet, la police d'écriture est tellement grande, que les personnes avec une vision très basse (comme les personnes âgées) peuvent facilement lire ce roman !
Passons au contenu, j'ai apprécié le début du récit, avec à la clé de nombreux passages bourrés d'humour. Mais j'ai rapidement déchantée, au bout de 100 pages je me suis lassée, tout le reste de l'histoire tourne autour de la vengeance. Quand ce n'est pas Jennifer, c'est Matt. J'attendais impatiemment la petite nouveauté qui referait partir l'histoire, mais elle n'est jamais venue. Puis sincèrement, la fin (WTF ?)en deux pages tous leurs problèmes sont réglés... Hum ouais c'est cela...
Passons au contenu, j'ai apprécié le début du récit, avec à la clé de nombreux passages bourrés d'humour. Mais j'ai rapidement déchantée, au bout de 100 pages je me suis lassée, tout le reste de l'histoire tourne autour de la vengeance. Quand ce n'est pas Jennifer, c'est Matt. J'attendais impatiemment la petite nouveauté qui referait partir l'histoire, mais elle n'est jamais venue. Puis sincèrement, la fin (WTF ?)en deux pages tous leurs problèmes sont réglés... Hum ouais c'est cela...
June 9, 2011
I really liked this book! It was cute and charming and seriously sexually charged. Jenny and Matt torture each other for revenge for 'wrongs' they think were done by each other when they were teens. It's got a nice amount of humor and sensuality that makes you keep reading and just can't put it down. Such a cute book :)
September 12, 2011
I loved the author's breezy writing style for this sexy romance! The main characters, Jennifer and Matt, were a lot of fun, and watching them get reacquainted after 15 years apart was a delightful treat. I thought the characterizations, the dialogue and the internal monologues were very well done. I was really compelled by this story. Looking forward to more books by Joan Reeves!
May 19, 2011
Fourteen year old Jennifer gets her heart broken by Matt Penbroke. The next time she sees him, he's standing at the other end of the scapula. There were lots of giggle-worthy moments in this story. A definite must read for anyone needing a laugh--and a really cute storyline.
June 3, 2011
Actually a pretty funny book and very entertaining. I thought it was going to be a chore to get thru it, so only ordered the sample to see how bad it would be...and was pleasantly surprised. Not a bad book to take to the beach.
May 29, 2011
agreed completely giggle worthy! I thought it was so funny, the sexual tension was built up for so long when they finally got together I actually fist pumped... LOL
July 27, 2011
3.5 stars...cute story.
September 29, 2012
La première partie des romans de Joan Reeves est toujours laborieuse, mais la seconde sauve la mise avec de l'émotion n'attende. Dommage que le livre soit aussi court, il y avait de la matière.
November 3, 2012
Ça fini trop vite... j'aurais pris quelques pages de plus !
November 26, 2012
une romance sympa, c'est frais plein d'humour.
Se lit très rapidement.
Se lit très rapidement.
October 24, 2013
Un livre qui se lit facilement. Une histoire plutôt très amusante, à base de mensonges, vengeance et de situations assez drôles !
Un bon moment de détente avec ce roman même si la fin est bâclée...
Un bon moment de détente avec ce roman même si la fin est bâclée...
August 8, 2013
I Want More!!!!!!!!!!!! Please!?!?!?!?!?!?!
June 1, 2011
No substance. Not much of a plot. Disappointing read.
July 8, 2011
Fun book about a little too much familiarity
February 1, 2014
une très chouette lecture. j'aurais aimé que ça dure un peu plus ;-)!
March 19, 2013
Super petite lecture légère qui nous laisse en haleine tout le long!
September 17, 2013
Was very fun and flirty, enjoyed it, can wait to read something else by her.
February 4, 2016
Une petite histoire gentillette, qui se lit vite. Pour un moment de détente.
March 16, 2016
2.5 stars. Fluffy, mildly entertaining. Not very funny, definitely didn't give me any lol moments.
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